The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 10,000, becoming the third country to hit the figures after Italy and Spain.

The country has recorded more than 347,000 cases, with close to 19,000 recoveries.

Earlier on Monday, New York Governor announced a shutdown extension in the state in efforts to curb further spread of the disease.

New York is the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., having recorded more than 130,000 cases.